Frank Lewis

PDT Staff Writer

Three family members have been arrested following a drug bust at two homes in Flatwoods, Ky. Tuesday night.

About 7 p.m., members of the FADE (Fiveco Area Drug Enforcement) Task Force, Flatwoods Police Russell Police and Vanceburg Police executed two search warrants at the homes on Beth Ann Drive.

Law enforcement officers at the scene told WSAZ.com they arrested James Bowen, Mary Beth Bowen and Steve Bowen on drug-related charges. Police said Mary Beth Bowen, 52, and James Bowen, 31, are mother and son, and that Steve Bowen is Mary Beth Bowen’s ex-husband.

Investigators said they confiscated prescription drugs, cash, syringes, drug paraphernalia and suspected stolen property.

FADE officers said the arrests were a result of a lengthy investigation stemming from complaints by people living in the neighborhood.

Investigators say they confiscated prescription drugs, cash, syringes, drug paraphernalia and suspected stolen property.

The three were incarcerated in the Greenup County Detention Center. Detectives were still working on a news release Wednesday afternoon.

Frank Lewis may be reached at 740-353-3101, ext. 252, or at flewis@civitasmedia.com.